Playful and versatile handmade fashion jewelry and everything that makes a bunny smile

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The day is bright

Selling online means you don't get to see the response of your customers. You don't get to see how your creation looks like on another person. But today, I have a chance to feel the joy.

Not only did I got a few sales, I also have the luxury of hearing my customer said "I really like this...it's so pretty I want to wear it right away..."

Seeing my jewelry on someone else makes me feel quite proud, and at the same time like a mom at your child's wedding.

Every piece I make shares a little dream of mine, and carries a special memory of injecting a condensed dose of imagination into a small thing. Now connecting the dots from where I was with the raw materials to where it is now on a happy customer really makes everything clear. This is what jewelry making is all about. It's creating happiness and satisfaction. It's like making chocolate and desserts. It's not a big deal, but things like these help the creator and the customer really enjoy life better.

Earlier I started doubting my ability to create something that makes people smile like I do when I'm making them. It's hard because you feel like you are running a virtual shop and no one knows about you. Different people heart your shop and nothing came out from these activities. Do they not like what they see? Am I not selling at the right price so people can feel good buying it? Is it because they don't feel the jewelry as how I want them to project?

Sometimes it's the little "thank you" that makes life brighter. A day like this becomes extremely precious in the struggle of selling your work. It's not even the revenue - in this economy, it's probably the last thing I can expect - but the encouragement.

Jewelry making to me is sharing a dream. And today I'm hopeful that I can continue this dream.

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About My Jewelry

Let me share with you a little story...

Little bunnies have dreams of various sorts.

Dreams of becoming a fish in the arabian sea and be free, dreams of delicious apples, berries, and candies, dreams of laying low in the grassland among flowers, dreams of vibrant colors, flickering lights and exotic shapes.

These are the yummy dreams of 3 little bunnies. Happy thoughts that bring a smile on their faces.

I guess that's why bunnies have little "V" mouths?

My rabbits are my muses. I want to create jewelry that are as delicate and complex as bunnies - critters that everyone thinks are so simple and docile but full of sentiments. My jewelry captures the dreams of a house bunny, running wild in imagination. That's why my line of jewelry is called "Bunnies can dream."

I use semi-precious gemstones mostly - the designs are possible for customization (e.g., if you want a different kind of stone/metal combination) but I would need to see if I can get hold of the materials you are looking for. Feel free to drop me a request and I'll discuss with you more on how we can create your ideal piece together!

I also have 2 other stores.

Harlequin&Lionhead features fashion jewelry in sterling silver and gold plating. It is where my metal-smithing work goes to.

Moldy Cupcakes is a pet project because I'm too in love with my fabric and I like making little things with them.

Bunnies Can Dream and Harlequin&Lionhead are designed and created by Debbie Liu. For consignment and inquiry, email bunnynikisha@yahoo.com